Counsel #7 — Gives Success

Picture: Counsel #7 — Gives SuccessCSL 33.1

Careful Scripture study helps reorder our priorities toward success in any worthy endeavor and even improves the intellect. Not only does Scripture study enable the sincere reader to resist temptation but that study also sharpens the discerning powers and provides a shield against the attacks of Satan. It is the only true guide in all matters of faith and practice.^{[30]https://whiteestate.org/devotional/lhu/04_07/}CSL 33.2

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalms 19:7 NKJVCSL 33.3

“As a safeguard against this degeneracy, and a stimulus to development, nothing else can equal the study of God's word. As a means of intellectual training, the Bible is more effective than any other book, or all other books combined. The greatness of its themes, the dignified simplicity of its utterances, the beauty of its imagery, quicken and uplift the thoughts as nothing else can. No other study can impart such mental power as does the effort to grasp the stupendous truths of revelation. The mind thus brought in contact with the thoughts of the Infinite cannot but expand and strengthen.” Ellen White in Education, p. 124CSL 33.4

Reflect: Have you personally noticed that Scripture study not only improves your spiritual development and consciousness of the presence of God, but it also improves your mental development?CSL 33.5